Buskers

 

Buskers

An Irish lad sings in the street and begs in the train station to support himself and his Da. In the more lucrative train station, he fights with an older Russian boy who speaks no English, and loses his spot. But after a while, they try working together, particularly when the U2-loving Irish lad discovers the other boy also has a musical talent.

14 minute short musical film. First short film written and directed in 2000 by Ian Power. Made as part of the Filmbase / RTE Short Film Awards (2000). Winner of the Tiernan Mc Bride Award at the Galway Film Fleadh, Audience Award for Best Irish Short at the Cork Film Festival, Jury Prize at the Cork Film Festival, Best Irish Short at the Foyle Film Festival, Turner Classic Short Nominee London Film Festival.